BEL 492BEL 492Prof Madya Dr Irene Leong

Room: G1-16Tel: 0123922080

REQUIRED Textbook: The Art of Public Speaking

(Stephen E. Lucas)(RM58)

COURSE OUTLINECOURSE OUTLINE

Assessment 1- Main Point & Visual Assessment 1- Main Point & Visual Aids (40%) – 5 minsAids (40%) – 5 mins

Present the Speech Introduction and elaborate on ONE main point from the central idea using PPT slides.

Display understanding of the principles involved in the preparation and delivery of effective speeches and oral presentations

Can effectively organise and develop the main point, sub-points and elaboration

Display understanding of the principles involved in the preparation of visual aids of an oral presentation

Can effectively use visual aids in a speech 100%

◦ Introduction – 5%◦ Content – 25%◦ Visual Aids used effectively – 10%◦ Language – 20%◦ Delivery – 30%◦ Presented without reading - 10%

Assessment 2 –Full Speech Assessment 2 –Full Speech (40%)(40%)

Present an informative speech Display understanding of the principles involved in the

preparation and delivery of effective speeches and oral presentations

Can effectively organise and develop the main-points, sub-points and elaboration

Able to deliver speeches and oral presentations Able to use appropriate non-verbal communication and

visual aids effectively Able to deal with questions and comments from the

audience effectively 100%

◦ Introduction – 5%◦ Body – 20%◦ Conclusion – 5%◦ Language – 20%◦ Delivery - 40%◦ Presented without reading – 10%

Outline, Participation & Outline, Participation & Attendance 20%Attendance 20%

To write a preparation outline of speech in Assessment 2 (e.g in Chapter 10)

Preparation Text & Outline – 10%Attendance & Participation – 10%

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Speaking in Public

Power of Public SpeakingPower of Public Speaking

Prized assets for job recruitersPublic speaking is a form of

empowerment

Similarities Between Public Speaking and Similarities Between Public Speaking and Everyday ConversationEveryday Conversation

Both require similar skills: ◦ Inform people about things they do not know

◦ Share information/news on a latest product◦ To persuade people to believe something/take a course

of action◦ Getting people to go watch a movie/try a new food outlet

◦ To entertain people and make them feel happy◦ Share a funny incident/story/Tell Jokes

◦ To organize thoughts/ Select Information◦ Share only relevant information depending on the audience

◦ To Tailor message to audience◦ To Maximize impact of story

◦ How to make it more exciting/interesting for your listener

What is Required in Public Speaking?What is Required in Public Speaking? More Highly Structured

◦ Time limit◦ In most situations, no interruption from audience

More formal language◦ Listeners react negatively to slang, jargon & bad grammar◦ Speeches must be polished when addressing audience as

public speaking is ‘special’.

Different Delivery Style◦ Find best way to start and end speech.◦ Avoid distracting mannerisms or verbal habits.

Stage Fright!Stage Fright! A major concern but normal How to Deal with Nervousness?

1. Acquire Speaking Experience2. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare3. Pick a Topic you feel passionate about!!4. Think positively5. Know that most nervousness is not visible6. Do not expect perfection- people make mistakes7. Be at your best physically and mentally8. Reduce tension by tightening and relaxing your

muscles9. Take deep breathes before talking10. Work especially hard on your introduction –

anxiety will drop after a good introduction11. Make good eye contact with audience – 80% eye

contact

Chapter 2 & 3Chapter 2 & 3

Ethics in Public Speaking

Speaking Ethics (The Speaker)◦Make sure your goals are ethically sound.◦Be fully prepared.◦Be honest in what you say.◦Avoid Name-Calling /Abusive Language◦Avoid Plagiarism

Listening Ethics (The Audience)◦Be courteous & attentive◦Avoid prejudging the speaker◦Maintain free and open expression of ideas

SPEECH EXERCISES SPEECH EXERCISES FOR NEXT WEEKFOR NEXT WEEK(Form Groups of 8-10)(Form Groups of 8-10)

Individual 2 minute self – introductory speechChoose a piece or a part of your life that is

interesting to share with your friends.Everyone has a story to tell.Just pick a part of your life, reflect on it

and weave it into your introductory speech

Watch Video Clip – Disk 2

ExampleExample Growing up as a teenager in Melaka was really exciting because there

were so many back lanes and “kampung” roads to zoom around on my motorbike. I enjoy living a dangerous life and my hero at that time was evil Kenevil, the best motorbike stuntman ever!.

One day my friends wanted to make my dream of being a motorbike stuntman a reality. My heart was pumping fast as we scouted for a suitable place to perform the stunt. We soon came across an abandoned housing project and quickly assembled a makeshift ramp with pieces of zinc and planks that would plummet my motorbike off the ground and 5 meters into the air.

I could hardly breathe. I was sweating bullets but I was not afraid. My dream was about to come true. One of the boys shouted that everything was ready. I revved up my father’s old Yamaha bike with all my might! The sound was deafening. I shifted into first gear and off I went! As I approached the ramp, I felt my heart in my throat and I couldn’t utter a sound! For some reason, I quickly closed my eyes and I could feel my bike in the air. It was an amazing feeling! But then, garvaity took over and suddenly O realised we didn’t plan how I would land.

To my shocking surprise, I saw my bike heading towards a small herd of cows. I panicked! My bike fell like a ton of bricks and landed right in the middle of the herd. The bike skidded and I was thrown off the bike right into a big fat cow! The cow was as shocked as me and started to run helter skelter! Unfortunately, it trampled right on my butt! I screamed in pain and my friends came running to my rescue.

They were terrified. I could hardly stand and they carried me all the way home. Luckily my dad was home and rushed me to the hospital. The doctor said I was lucky the cow trampled on my butt and not the other way around. So it was a lesson learned. We shouldn’t try dangerous stunts without proper supervision or equipment and I’m glad to say I have less dangerous dreams now!